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Ohio County, IN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Ohio County

Ohio County Veterans Service Office

Ohio County Veterans Service Office

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Rising Sun

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Ohio County. Physical office: Rising Sun, Ohio County.

413 Main Street, Room 102, Rising Sun, IN 47040

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Other offices serving Ohio County

Southeast District Service Officer

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Indiana

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Bartholomew County, Brown County, Clark County, Decatur County, Dearborn County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Johnson County, Monroe County, Ohio County, Ripley County, Scott County, Switzerland County, Washington County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Indiana directory.

Getting help in Ohio County

Contact the listed county or regional service for benefits assistance. Confirm the appointment, eligibility and meeting location with the provider.

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Veterans in Ohio County

The ACS estimates about 370, give or take 103 civilian veterans in Ohio County.

Among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents, Ohio County ranks 92nd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureOhio CountyIndianaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Ohio County number about 121, give or take 52; their 33 percent share is above Indiana's 26 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Ohio County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Ohio County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Ohio County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureOhio CountyIndianaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$46,402 ± $10,249$48,849 ± $522$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$39,339 ± $3,632$39,059 ± $236$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over0.0% ± 7.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over31.4% ± 16.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6475.6% ± 23.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 30.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over88.9% ± 10.1 points94.7% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over3.8% ± 6.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Ohio County

VA reports 155 veterans in Ohio County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent55
30 to 40 percent21
50 to 60 percent18
70 to 90 percent40
100 percent21

FY2019: 81 recipients. Change to FY2025: +74.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Ohio County

In 2025, lenders reported 9 VA-backed home loans out of 145 home loans made in Ohio County (6.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $263,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 173, give or take 70) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 80, give or take 58; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Ohio County

VA reported about $2.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $4.7 million in medical care spending in Ohio County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Indiana, in Louisville, KY, Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Ohio County's second-nearest medical center, about 61 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Indiana, in Lexington, KY, Lexington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Ohio County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 65 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Dayton National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4400 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428
937-268-2221

About 67.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852

About 63.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220

About 27 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Ohio County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Ohio County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).

IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Cincinnati VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 513-861-3100. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Ohio County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Ohio County

  • Rising Sun (city): about 2,474 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Indiana benefits

Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.

Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.

See every Indiana benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Ohio County

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Jill Rager

Claims agent · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56738

4.7 · 1333 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Lori Underwood

Attorney · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38539

4.7 · 1333 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Amber Knight

Claims agent · Evansville · IN

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60811

4.7 · 1333 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Jesica Thorson

Attorney · Fort Wayne · IN · About 149 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 19347

4.1 · 35 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

Brandon Renner

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 155 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39311

4.9 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

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Your state: Indiana

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